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As the president and CEO of BlueInk Title Agency, The Realty Agency, LoanSuite Mortgage, and the Valentin Guzman Insurance Agency, Val Guzman guides firms that collectively provide a “one-stop shop” for homebuyers, which he sees as the future of the real estate industry.
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Attendees at this year’s National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) not only had the opportunity bring some joy to families in the Pittsburgh area through the annual “Make a Child Smile” community service event, but they also supported a non-profit near and dear to one of their colleagues. Read on to learn more.
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Economic activity declined slightly, while residential real estate sales showed little change, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report. Half of the 12 Federal Reserve Districts reported slight to moderate declines in activity, three districts reported no change, and three districts reported slight growth. Read on to learn more.
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Whether trying to buy a home or simply stay put, more Americans are finding that the financial demands of homeownership are becoming harder to meet — and harder to manage, according to First American Senior Economist Sam Williamson. Read on to learn more.
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A new report from property data curator ATTOM showed that California and New Jersey had high concentrations of counties with housing market that are considered most at-risk. Read on to learn more.
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More than 40 speakers will take the stage over three days this week at the 21st National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) at The Westin Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa. Over 600 attendees will hear from them during 18 sessions. Read on to learn more.
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Viking Sasquatch CEO Pat Carney and Product Manager Stephanie Davis spoke with The Title Report about the company’s new platform, created after they heard from title and escrow professionals looking for a way to speed up their reconciliation process and make it more efficient. They unveiled the new tool at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) June 16-18 in Pittsburgh. Read on for more.
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American Eagle Title Insurance Co. announced its expansion into New Mexico, marking the sixth state in the company’s growing underwriting footprint. To support this growth, it has begun construction on a title plant in Otero County. Read on to learn more.
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The typical luxury home costs less than $1 million in just seven of the top 50 most populous metros, down from 30 five years ago. This is according to a new report from Redfin. Read on to learn more.
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Blockchain company Balcony has signed a five-year agreement with the Bergen County Clerk’s Office in New Jersey to digitize and bring 370,000 property deeds on-chain — representing approximately $240 billion in real estate value. The initiative marks the largest blockchain-based deed tokenization project in U.S. history. Read on to learn more.
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The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index increased by three points from April to May, but the Uncertainty Index rose two points. Two of the main reasons for the rise in optimism were expected business conditions and sales expectations. Read on to learn more.
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October Research Chief Knowledge Officer and Keys to Real Estate podcast host Mary Schuster discussed why engagement between industry professionals and their regulators is so important while speaking with a pair of incredibly personable leaders of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which regulates the title insurance industry. Read on to learn more.
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Knox-Title announced the launch of a new corporate website, along with new websites for five of its brands. Read on to learn more.
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Confused about the economy? It’s a topic to follow closely, especially right now. Dr. Bill Conerly keeps things straight forward and to the point in his discussion with Mary Schuster about how impact the rollercoaster economy is having on the housing market, touching on key factors, such as GDP, interest rates and, of course, tariffs. More than merely speculate about when the Federal Reserve may cut rates, Dr. Conerly dives into the logic underpinning those decisions so anyone watching at home can have ...
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The American Land Title Association announced late Tuesday that Chris Morton has been named CEO, effective immediately. Morton succeeds Diane Tomb, who served as CEO for the past six years.
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A pair of industry leaders will facilitate a guided discussion about technology in the title space during the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) June 16-18 at the Westin Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa. Read on to learn more.
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Covius Services LLC announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Title365 Holding Co. from Blend Labs Inc. Pending regulatory approval, the acquisition is expected to close in the coming months. Covius leaders explained some of the benefits that will be realized through the deal. Read on to learn more.
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Shilo raised a $2.6 million seed round, with participation from angel investors and industry operators across real estate and proptech. Shilo is This funding will help pay for product development and go-to-market expansion for Shilo, an artificial intelligence assistant trained on the language, workflows, and psychology of real estate’s top performers. Read on to learn more.
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FundingShield has named a new advisory board member who has worked in mortgage lending, financial technology and digital transformation. Read on to find out more.
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The 2025 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) will take place June 16-18 at the Westin Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa. A panel session titled, “The Impact and Benefits of Instant Payments to Real Estate Settlement Services,” is set for the opening day of the conference.
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Truly Title announced it has acquired a Texas title company in a move that leaders say will strengthen their presence in key regional markets and enhance their operational capabilities. Read on to learn more.
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The National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) May jobs report found that 34 percent (seasonally adjusted) of small-business owners reported job openings they could not fill in May, unchanged from April. Nearly half of these owners said there were few or no qualified applicants for the positions they were trying to fill. Read on to learn more.
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Alanna.ai has partnered with Viking Sasquatch to offer a cost estimate service for title agents through Alanna’s intelligent artificial intelligence assistant. Read on to learn more.
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Dr. Jessica Lautz, deputy chief economist and vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors, will counter the existing narratives of housing market distress with the actual data driving consumer behavior at her presentation at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3). Read on to learn more.
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A recent report from Fannie Mae is providing a positive outlook for the housing market during the next couple of years. Home sales are expected to rise and mortgage rates are projected to decline in both 2025 and 2026, according to the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group’s more recent economic and housing outlook. Read on to learn more.
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Absolute Title and the law office of Matthew W. Neuman are teaming up to acquire a New Hampshire title firm. Absolute Title, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has offices in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. Read on to learn more.
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Operating with a sales mindset and relationship-building will be two of the key concepts in the “Science of Sales” session at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) June 16-18 at the Westin Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa. This program will be given by Amy Gregory of Florida Agency Network, and Dave Nichols of Lighthouse Title Group. Read on to learn more.
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A pair of title companies that both have a long history in Wisconsin are joining forces. Knight Barry Title announced it has acquired a title agency, its first acquisition in three years.. The agency’s co-owner will remain as branch manager to oversee operations and ensure continuity in service and relationships. Read on to learn more.
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Bowe Digital announced that its chief operating officer has been named its new CEO following the passing of Wayne Stanley on May 1. She said she looks forward to continuing the efforts she started with Stanley when she became the company’s first official hire in 2017. Read on to find out more.
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Lone Wolf announced its new partnership with Payload to launch a payment management service built into Lone Wolf Back Office. Read on to learn more.
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Experts in the cybersecurity field will discuss the risks, consequences and solutions that settlement professionals should know at the upcoming 2025 National Settlement Services Summit.
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American Land Title Association CEO Diane Tomb recently spoke with The Title Report about the steps her organization is taking to combat wire fraud and to prepare its members for a new federal residential real estate reporting rule that takes effect in December. Read on to learn more.
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American Eagle Title Insurance Co. has finished building five new title plants in Texas as part of its strategic plan to offer title agents more options in historically underserved areas. They are planning to construct title plants in two more counties. Read on to learn more.
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There are an estimated 1.9 million home sellers in the housing market and an estimated 1.5 million homebuyers, according to a new report from Redfin. Sellers have never outnumbered buyers by this large of a margin, according to Redfin records going back to 2013. Read on to learn more.
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America’s Title, a title insurance agency headquartered in Tampa, Fla., received the Top National Production Award by WFG National Title Insurance Co. Read on to learn more.
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The human element of business will be discussed during one of the sessions at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) happening June 16-18 at the Westin Pittsburgh. The presentation will be delivered by Jenny Martin from Futura Title & Escrow and Bart Shaw from Knox-Title. Read on to find our more.
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Cohesive Title owner and founder Alex Dunton recently shared an update with The Title Report on how his business is doing more than two years after its launch in Virginia Beach, Va. Read on to learn more.
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Could you spot a fake ID? Many seasoned real estate professionals know this skill is useful to more than club bouncers or police officers. Jaime Kosofsky, executive vice president of business development and compliance at Brady and Kosofsky, can attest to this fact, as he noted on a recent episode of the Keys to Real Estate podcast. Read on to learn more.
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PropLogix announced it had promoted a 15-year veteran to the job of vice president of engineering. Read on to learn more.
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Property data curator ATTOM’s first-quarter 2025 report found that median single-family home and condo prices increased from the fourth quarter to the first quarter in almost half of Opportunity Zones around the country with enough data to measure. Read on to learn more.
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It’s no secret professionals often are hesitant to engage directly with regulators at industry events or in other forums. In this episode, we discuss why that sort of engagement is so important with a pair of incredibly personable leaders of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), which regulates the title insurance industry. Chuck Myers and Connie Van Slyke offer insights into the aim of the NAIC’s working group intended to enhance industry participation to help regulators address e...
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Sales and marketing professionals have a chance to learn from their peers during one of the sessions at the National Settlement Services Summit (NS3). Deb Grace, executive vice president of business development for AccuTitle, and Mark Holley will host “Turn Lessons into Action: Craft your Business Playbook.” Read on to learn more.
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Upward Title & Closing, a joint venture with Anywhere Real Estate Inc., is expanding its operation into Washington state. In conjunction with this move, Upward Title has welcomed a 40-year industry veteran to lead the expansion. Read on to find out more.
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Birchway Title Agency announced the launch of its new 1031 exchange company, designed to enhance real estate investment opportunities. Services provided to investors include in-house coordination, 1031 exchange expertise, and customized strategies. Read on to learn more.
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Home prices dropped 0.1 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, the first month-over-month decline since September 2022, according to a report from Redfin. Read on to learn more.
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Disasters can take many shapes and form – from inclement weather to viral outbreaks and beyond – and no business is exempt from the risk. That’s why Jaime Kosofsky, founding partner of real estate law practice Brady & Kosofsky, looks to help colleagues in the industry increase the disaster readiness of their companies. Read on to learn more
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Settlor announced the integration of its title production software with CertifID. The goal of the integration is to provide users of Settlor’s partner-agnostic and client-focused platform with access to CertifID’s fraud prevention services without having to use a separate application. Read on to learn more.
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First American Data & Analytics’ April 2025 Home Price Index (HPI) report showed home prices hit a record high in April, but prices are rising at the slowest rate since 2012. The HPI increased by 2 percent annually and by 0.4 percent monthly. Read on to learn more.
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Argyle debuted its integration with Encompass Consumer Connect and announced upgrades to its existing integration with ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass loan origination system. Read on to find out more.
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For 15 years, WFG has grown not by following tradition, but by focusing on what matters most: the people behind every real estate transaction. Rooted in gratitude and driven by innovation, WFG’s journey continues, guided by trust, collaboration, and a promise to always put the customer first. Discover the story behind the milestone. Read the full story here.
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